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Tuition at Lower Columbia College is set by the Washington State Legislature.
Current tuition and fee rates are available online at lowercolumbia.edu/tuition or on campus in the LCC Admissions Center.
See below for contact and other important information.
Phone number for Cashiering: (360) 442-2210
Phone number for Registration: (360) 442-2370
Webpage for current tuition & fee rates: lowercolumbia.edu/tuition
Webpage for Veterans' information: lowercolumbia.edu/veterans
Cashiering and Registration located in Admissions Center (ADC)
Veterans' Services located in Student Center (STC)
The Washington State Legislature sets requirements and procedures for determining a student’s residency classification.
The Registration Office will make an initial determination of residency status from the information provided on the student’s Application for Admission and notify those who have been classified as a nonresident at the time of registration.
To request a review of nonresident status or apply for reclassification, the student must submit a complete Residency Questionnaire with the required documentation to the Registrar no more than 30 calendar days after classes begin. It is up to the student to prove residency, and inadequate or erroneous documentation may result in denial of reclassification for that particular quarter.
Washington State Resident students must verify that they have lived in Washington for one year and have established residency in the State of Washington, including U.S. Citizenship. If residency cannot be determined at the time of registration, the student will be required to pay non-resident tuition and fees. Complete residency rules are detailed in RCW 28B.15.012.
Students who are not a permanent resident or U.S. Citizen may be eligible for reduced tuition, if they have resided in Washington State for three years immediately prior to receiving a high school diploma and completed the full senior year at a Washington high school or completed the equivalent of a high school diploma. To determine eligibility, contact the LCC Registrar at (360) 442-2372.
Residents of Oregon Border Counties (Columbia, Clackamas, Clatsop, Multnomah, Washington) for 90 days may qualify for a reduced rate.
Individuals who do not otherwise qualify as “resident students” under the provisions of RCW 28B.15.012 and RCW 28B.15.013 pay the non-resident rate. See also: International Students.
Those who are not eligible to pay the “Washington State Residents,” “Oregon Border Residents,” or “Non-Residents” rate, pay the International rate.
Veterans of the Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom and Afghanistan conflicts may be eligible for reduced tuition and fees. For details see lowercolumbia.edu/veterans or visit the Veterans’ Office in the Student Center.
If space is available after the first class meeting, Washington residents 60 or older may audit up to two classes for $2.50 per class plus applicable fees. Audit rate applies to credit classes only.
Students may qualify for reduced tuition if they are a:
For details, contact the Registration Office, (360) 442-2370.
In addition to tuition, LCC students may be assessed fees based on program and class selections.
Current tuition and fee rates are available online at lowercolumbia.edu/tuition or on campus in the LCC Admissions Center.
Students enrolling in Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes pay a quarterly fee.
Students enrolled in apprenticeship programs pay per credit and clock hour fees. They also pay the Technology, Facilities, Tutoring Center and Fitness Center Upgrade fees.
A computer lab fee is charged for designated classes.
A fee is charged for classes that use LCC’s Learning Management System, CANVAS, or other online systems, for up to 10 credits. A different rate is charged for fully online vs. hybrid classes.
Students enrolling in English as a Second Language (ESL) classes pay a quarterly fee.
Quarterly tuition includes a per credit (up to 18 credits) fee for facilities maintenance and college security.
Quarterly tuition includes a per credit (up to 10 credits) fee to fund an upgrade of the campus fitness center.
The Fitness Center User fee is a flat rate, per student, per quarter.
Students enrolling in GED preparation classes pay a quarterly fee.
Testers pay a flat rate for the first time taking all four tests. There is also a re-testing fee, also charged at a flat rate.
Students taking courses to earn a high school diploma are charged a per credit fee based upon residency status (with non-residents paying a higher fee). They also pay the Technology, Facilities, Tutoring Center, Matriculation, Fitness Center Use and Fitness Center Upgrade fees.
All new LCC students are provided with an identification (ID) card. ID cards are required for campus services such as the library, computer labs and testing centers. Student ID cards are available in the Admissions Center Building (ADC), Room 151, next to Advising. The ID card is NOT issued quarterly; it is valid for the duration of the student’s time at LCC. There is a flat fee for replacement of the ID card.
Nonrefundable lab fees are collected for certain classes. Where applicable, this fee is shown with class listings in the class schedule.
Eligible LCC employees pay a flat fee per class, plus any applicable fees.
Quarterly tuition includes a per-credit matriculation fee, for up to 10 credits.
All LCC students are provided with a parking permit each year at no charge once tuition arrangements have been made. Permits are valid for the entire academic year (fall through summer). Permits can be picked up at Cashiering in Admissions. There is a flat fee for a replacement parking permit.
Residents pay a per credit fee for anything above 18 credits.
Running Start students will be charged tuition for college credits exceeding 15 in any one quarter (charged at the 1-10 credit tuition rates for 16 credits and above). This does not apply to those enrolled in vocational programs or at Skills Centers. Running Start students are responsible for paying applicable college fees.
Quarterly tuition includes a per credit (up to 12 credits) technology fee. A photo ID card, which serves as your activities card, library card and computer lab card, is issued as part of this fee. The ID card is not issued quarterly; it is valid as long as you are at LCC. See "ID Card Replacement" for lost, stolen, or damaged cards.
A flat fee is charged for each official transcript requested. Unofficial transcripts can be printed from the online services page on the LCC website.
Quarterly tuition includes a per credit fee (up to 10 credits) to fund tutoring services available to all LCC students in most courses.
Vocational students taking over 18 credits who meet certain requirements pay a per credit fee. Residents pay a lower rate than non-residents.